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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Stellar Album from Chaka!, March 20, 2004
While each of Chaka's albums all have their own unique appeal for me, this one is absolutely my favorite. This more than any other was a true tour de force of Chaka and her producer Arif Mardin. It is hard to truly categorize this album as to a particular musical type, as there is such an infusion of styles going on here. This to me is also the album where Chaka highlights her love of jazz. "Nights In Tunisia" is amazing, and the stellar "I Know You, I Live You" is nothing short of perfect. I recently purchased a DVD of Chaka performing these songs live in concert back in 1981, and she is breathtaking! Her version of the Beatles "We Can Work It Out" turns this song into a high energy affair of vocal gymnastics. To be honest, every cut on this album is great. A must have whether you are a fan or just interested in getting to know her music better!! I can't speak highly enough about it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Intro to Jazz..................Real Jazz that is!, December 4, 2002
I didn't expect to be introduce to a new genre of music when I first listened to this album back when I was 13. However, when I heard Night in Tunisia, I was. I began to read the liner notes written by producer of this album Arif Mardin. He listed many innovators of jazz that I heard of only vaguely. I began to seek out these innovators including Dizzy Gillepsie who wrote and performed Tunisia on this album, what a coup! For a jazz giant like Gillepsie to perform on Khan's record really shows what a great, talented person she is. This is one of the best recordings Chaka has and I think a great introduction to her work, no mastery!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The melody still lingers on... even 26 years later!, March 29, 2007
This 1981 bombshell is one of my favourite albums of all time, from one of my favourite female vocalists of all time and is a truckload full of hits. Maybe not hits in the traditional Billboard Hot 100 sense of the word but definitely hits, I am willing to bet, in the hearts and minds of Chaka Khan fans worldwide. To me, "We Can Work It Out", "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me", "I Know You, I Live You", "Any Old Sunday", "Night Moods", "Father He Said", "Fate", and the instant classic "And The Melody Still Lingers On (Night In Tunisia)" with that special guest appearance from Dizzy Gillespie and that scorching Clavitar solo by Herbie Hancock, are all hits. (And Chaka's vocals on that last song are spellbinding). I always knew the woman had range but I remember the first time I heard that song. I simply couldn't believe it. It's still hard to believe, 26 years later.
The album is pretty much five star flawless from beginning to end. Chaka Khan is a rare breed of singer, the likes of which probably only come along once in a lifetime. I imagine most people have a favourite female vocalist; even among my own peer group, some love Aretha Franklin, some are into Patti LaBelle, while others adore Phyllis Hyman. While I admire all these women, with me, it has always been and will always be Chaka Khan. With faultless production from Arif Mardin, I feel this is an R&B, soul and jazz album in a class on its own.
They don't make them like this anymore, unfortunately.
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